insulator
IPA: ˈɪnsʌɫeɪtɝ
noun
- A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
- A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
- A person who installs insulation.
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Examples of "insulator" in Sentences
- Sawdust was used in the icehouse as an insulator.
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